Contents & Editor’s Notes
EDITOR’S NOTES
Dear Readers,
We are delighted to share our exciting new releases on the Handspring list!
We have a large number of new releases and recently published titles across the range of subject categories we publish in, and are delighted to be at the forefront of publishing across osteopathy, anatomy, manual therapy, massage therapy, yoga and yoga therapy, pilates, movement, and sports and fitness. We feel enormous gratitude to our wonderful authors who continue to inspire us and to move their professions forward with the work they do and share.
We’re always happy to discuss new projects and ideas, and we’re excited by developments in the fields we are focusing on. If you have an idea for a book or product you might like to publish with us, we would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your support.
Your editorial team
Claire Wilson, Editorial Director Manual therapy, yoga therapy, sports and fitness
Email: Claire.Wilson@singingdragon.com
Sarah Hamlin, Senior Commissioning Editor Yoga, pilates, movement, massage therapy
Email: Sarah.Hamlin@jkp.com
Katie Forsythe, Commissioning Editor Osteopathy, anatomy, massage therapy
Email: Katie.Forsythe@jkp.com
New for 2024
Susan Turner
Forewords by Renzo Molinari and Rachel Brooks
Balanced Ligamentous Tension
in Osteopathic Practice
July 2024 | Paperback | 320 pages
£55.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426392
About the book
Balanced Ligamentous Tension has been welcomed by osteopaths worldwide who seek to work precisely but with patient comfort and safety. As well as giving technical guidance and acting as a reference, this book seeks to nurture understanding of the reciprocal relationship between structural integrity and healthy function in the body.
Leila Stuart
Experiential Anatomy
Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness
July 2024 | Paperback | 320 pages
£45.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426217
About the book
An illustrated guide to mindful practices using experiential anatomy and yoga therapy to promote self-regulation and positive neuroplastic changes. This book teaches movement professionals and students how to deepen functional interoceptive awareness to compassionately explore and repattern habits of breath, alignment and movement.
Nancy Dail, Timothy A. Agnew and R.T. Floyd
Foreword by Whitney Lowe
Kinesiology for Manual Therapies
Second Edition
August 2024 | Paperback | 512 pages
£75.00 EAN/ISBN 9781805010029
About the book
This updated resource offers a deep dive into kinesiology and functional anatomy. Useful as a reference text for professionals or a complete teaching guide for students, this comprehensive book is suitable for various manual therapies including massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and yoga teachers.
New for 2024
Dinah Siman
Foreword by Elizabeth Larkam Pilates-Based
Movement for Menopause
A Guide for Teachers and Practitioners
August 2024 | Paperback
240 pages
£40.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426675
About the book
A guide that bridges the gap between Pilates and menopause and arms teachers with a toolkit for empowerment. Guided by an enlightening framework, instructors will find a trove of experience-based insights, case studies, and confidence-boosting exercises. This book invites Pilates teachers and therapists to celebrate both movement and change.
Edited by Madeline Black and Elizabeth Larkam Pilates Applications for
Health Conditions
Programs and Perspectives
November 2024 | Paperback
544 pages
£60.00 EAN/ISBN 9781912085972
About the book
Edited by two international experts in movement education, this comprehensive reference examines 24 health conditions that improve gait, balance, and quality of life. Designed for Pilates teachers, movement educators, continuing education providers, and trainee teachers, it demonstrates applications for clinical practice, home studios and online.
Edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, Shirley Telles, Holger Cramer and Timothy McCall
The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care
Second Edition
October 2024 | Paperback
576 pages
£65.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426415
About the book
This second edition provides the most extensive compendium of yoga therapy research and its findings. It has been fully updated with new contributors and a more accessible approach, and includes a brand-new chapter on the implementation of yoga therapy in medical systems.
Zuna Vesan Kozánková Foreword by Charlie Brittain
The Tao of Movement
Chinese Medicine
Principles for Movers
November 2024 | Paperback
240 pages
£24.99
EAN/ISBN 9781805012696
About the book
This book is more than just a guide to physical wellbeing. It explores the connection between movement and health through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The author draws inspiration from the rich philosophy of Tao, making this an excellent resource for dancers and other movement professionals.
New for 2024
Joanne Avison
Foreword by John Sharkey
Myofascial Magic in Action
A Movement Practitioner’s Guide to How the Body Really Moves
December 2024 | Paperback | 288 pages
£45.00 EAN/ISBN 9781839977756
About the book
Fascia is a connective tissue in the body that has a vital role to play in providing support and structure to organs, muscles, and other tissues. This accessible, easy-to-read guide is designed for yoga teachers, therapists, and movement professionals to help unlock the secrets of fascia and guide their students toward greater wellbeing.
Edited by Catherine Cook-Cottone, Shirley Telles and Sat Bir S. Khalsa
The Principles and Practice of Yoga for Children and Adolescents
December 2024 | Paperback | 208 pages
£30.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426026
About the book
The Principles and Practice of Yoga for Children and Adolescents consists of contributions by expert scientists who have conducted and published research on yoga in children and adolescents.
Ben Calvert-Painter and Tim Allardyce
The Complete Taping Handbook
Biomechanical, Sports Rigid Taping and K-Taping for Manual Therapists
December 2024 | Paperback | 176 pages
£65.00 EAN/ISBN 9781805012733
About the book
Dive into the science and art of taping with this clear and practical guide tailored for manual therapists and students. Armed with their wealth of experience, Calvert-Painter and Allardyce navigate the dynamic world of taping with utmost care and precision.
Maureen Mason
Pelvic Rehabilitation
The Manual Therapy and Exercise Guide across the Lifespan
February 2023 | Paperback | 272 pages
£48.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426095
David Lauterstein and Jeff Rockwell
The Memory Palace of Bones
Exploring Embodiment through the Skeletal System
March 2023 | Paperback | 240 pages
£32.95
EAN/ISBN 9781913426590
Brittany Fair The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation
July 2023 | Paperback | 192 pages
£35.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426439
Timothy Marris
An Inner Approach to Cranial Osteopathy
August 2023 | Paperback | 288 pages
£55.00
EAN/ISBN 9781913426378
Jennifer Pilotti The Science of Movement, Exercise, and Mental Health
August 2023 | Paperback | 336 pages
£30.00
EAN/ISBN 9781839977732
2023 Publications
Torsten Liem
Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 1
TMJ and Mouth Disorders, and Cranial Techniques
August 2023 | Paperback | 480 pages
£75.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426712
Torsten Liem
Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice - Volume 2
Special Sense Organs, Orofacial Pain, Headache, and Cranial Nerves
Andrzej Pilat
August 2023 | Paperback | 368 pages
£55.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426699
Myofascial Induction™
Volume 2: The Lower Body
An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction
September 2023 | Paperback | 400 pages
£110.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426354
Jaime Stover Schmitt
Somatic Practice in Yoga Therapy
Explorations of body, movement, mind and self
October 2023 | Paperback | 224 pages
£35.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426514
Jeffrey Burch
Assessment and Treatment
Methods for Manual Therapists
The Most Effective and Efficient Treatment Every Time
October 2023 | Paperback | 288 pages
£40.00 EAN/ISBN 9781839978746
Ann Baldwin
The Vagus Nerve in Therapeutic Practice
Working with Clients to Manage Stress and Enhance Mind-Body Function
November 2023 | Paperback | 240 pages
£35.00 EAN/ISBN 9781913426552
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